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Flight to Catania, Sicily
The city of Catania, located in Sicily, is one of the ten largest metropolises in the holiday destination Italy and can be optimally explored with a hired car. Nearly 300,000 inhabitants live in the Sicilian metropolis and enjoy a unique scenery, which is characterized by the volcano Etna on the one hand and the azure blue Ionian Sea on the other. In addition to visiting numerous sights such as the cathedral or the Massimo Bellini Theatre, a visit to Playa di Catania, Sicily's longest sandy beach, is also worthwhile. Coming from Germany you can reach Catania comfortably and quickly by plane and land at Fontanarossa Airport. The airport is located in the south of Catania and is about seven kilometers away from the city center. You will arrive at an airport which was completely modernized in 2007 and you will reach the Sicilian metropolis ideally by hired car via the excellently developed freeways A 18 or A 19. Below you will find information about car hire at the airport and how to hire a suitable car at a reasonable price.
Sant'Agata Cathedral in Catania
Are you tired of the cold winter months and just want to get out? No problem! Just travel to Catania in winter and enjoy warmer temperatures. With a hired car from Catania Airport you can spend a wonderful winter holiday in Sicily's second largest city. Take a hired car to one of the colourful markets or visit the magnificent baroque churches. Do you also want to enjoy the dolce vita of Italy in Catania? Then treat yourself to one of the many delicacies on display in the countless pastry shops. Add an Italian coffee and the afternoon is perfect. Catania's fish market is also open every day except Sundays from five o'clock in the winter months. Do not miss this spectacle. As the sun gradually disappears from the horizon, it can get cool in the evenings from November to February. So, make sure to pack warm clothes when you go for a walk along the main promenade, Via Etnea. Well, did we make you want to visit Catania in winter? Simply book a hired car and drive flexibly through Sicily.
If you have decided to hire a car at a reasonable price and have chosen Hertz car hire, you will find their office in the arrivals hall a few steps away from the baggage carousel. If you are registered with another car hire company, you will have to look for the appropriate counter in either the old or new building of the car hire company. Don't worry, Catania Airport is very easy to navigate, and even in the worst case, it is only a few minutes' walk to your car hire company and its pick-up station.
Pick up your hired car
As soon as you have found your car hire or car pick-up location, your Sicily holiday really starts. Don't forget to inspect the rented car thoroughly as well as clarify fundamental things with the car hire company. In the main season rented cars can be substantially more expensive than at other seasons. If, on the other hand, you hire the car in time, you will be able to drive cheaply at any time of the year. If you decide spontaneously, you will either not find a suitable car for rental or you will have to make do with a comparatively expensive compromise.
You should clarify the following details with the car hire company at Catania Airport:
In Italy, traffic regulations are largely similar to those in Germany, but infringements are often punished at a much higher cost than in Germany. In order that your budget is not diminished by fines and the car you have rented remains cheap, you should internalize the following information and ask for further details at the car hire company:
The speed limits:
Within towns | 50 km/h |
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Out of town | 90 km/h |
Freeways | 110 km/h |
Highways | 130 km/h |
Ancient Theater in Catania, Sicily
Bay in Catania, Sicily
After spending the night in the city and exploring the most interesting places and buildings, it's time for a trip into the surrounding area. Remember, hiring a car cheaply means choosing a hired car with no mileage limit. And with it you can search the 30 kilometers long sandy beach for an appealingly quiet place.
Alternatively, you can take the A18 motorway leading to Taormina and leave the Autostrada at the constantly active volcano Etna for a hiking tour in breathtaking scenery. Exploring Sicily by hired car opens up countless possibilities that we cannot list here. Therefore, please get information in time before your holiday in Italy. You can find out which car hire company offers you a cheap hired car at Catania Airport on our comparison portal.
book a cheap hired car at Catania Airport
A hired car at Catania Airport costs 1 £ per day. For a week, a hired car at Catania Airport costs on average 3 £. DooRental offers the cheapest car hire at Catania Airport. For as little as 3 £ you can explore Sicily with a convertible.
Easy pick-up and drop-off at the Catania Airport
Catania Airport is open 24 hours a day. The opening hours of the car hire companies vary depending on the provider. Picking up your hired car is also possible outside the opening hours of your chosen car hire company for an additional fee.
Basically, we always recommend you to choose the fully comprehensive insurance without deductible. This protects you without additional surcharge against all kinds of damage to the hired car. In addition, all offers include the legal liability insurance. With this you should pay attention to a particularly high sum insured. If you are planning off-road routes with the hired car, an underbody insurance is recommended in Sicily. Optionally, you can insure yourself against glass and tire damage as well as roof damage.
Plan enough buffer time for the return of your hired car to your return flight. Depending on the chosen refuelling regulation, you should fill up your hired car before you return it. Have everything documented in the protocol when you return the car. The return of the hired car can also take place uncomplicated outside the opening hours. Leave the vehicle keys in the safe provided for this purpose.